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In this collection, C.S. Lewis reflects on elements within fairy tales and the burgeoning field of science fiction, subjects that critics have often neglected. The book features three of his essays that explore the narrative, symbolic, and imaginative dimensions of these genres. Through concise analysis, Lewis invites readers to reconsider how traditional stories and speculative fiction shape literary culture.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: C.S. Lewis
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